Assassin's Creed Syndicate: 10 Confirmed Features That Might Save The Franchise

5. Rope Launcher

Amidst the weapons and gadgets at the twins' disposal, the greatest innovation comes in the form of the rope launcher - a mechanical rope and hook, capable of latching onto surroundings and pulling the Assassin towards the destination. The rope launcher is perhaps the greatest representation of the technological advancements achieved over the course of the industrial revolution. Production shifted from farming to manufacturing, and as a result, innovative machinery became a prominent feature of the time. The gameplay consequences of the rope launcher's introduction may be quite staggering. The time sunk into climbing buildings will now be reduced by a noticeable proportion, enabling players to complete missions and tasks with brevity. This may also have implications in reducing the difficulty of chase and time-orientated missions. One of the key criticisms in Unity, and perhaps transcending the entire series, has been the convoluted mechanics of climbing a structure. A prime source of frustration, players often attempt to direct the Assassin in a particular direction, only to be prohibited by certain ledges or lunges toward wrong destinations. The rope launcher may mitigate these difficulties. There is the possibility, however, that the rope launcher will be negatively received, stemming from its potential to bypass certain difficulties, traditional tasks of the series and short-cutting content and routes.